Help me do it myself
Child-sized tools and real responsibilities, from pouring water to caring for the class garden.
Now touring for fall enrollment
Curious hands. Confident minds.
A Montessori school on two wooded acres where children from 18 months to 12 years learn at their own pace, guided by teachers who know exactly how they think.
Toddler 18m–3Primary 3–6Elementary 6–12
2 acres outdoorsGarden, orchard & forest trail
At a glance · sample figures
1 : 8Guide-to-child ratio in Primary
3-hourUninterrupted morning work cycle
Mixed-ageClassrooms in three-year spans
DailyTime outdoors, in every weather
Our approach
Childhood is not a waiting room. It's the work.
We prepare a beautiful, orderly room, then step back. Children choose meaningful work, repeat it until it clicks, and discover that they are the ones who figured it out.
That quiet confidence travels with them: into reading and mathematics, into friendships, and into the kind of independence that makes mornings at home a little easier, too.
EM
Eleanor MarshHead of School (sample name)
Learning you can hold
Beautiful materials turn big ideas like the decimal system or geometry into something tangible.
Rooted in nature
Our orchard, gardens and forest trail are classrooms too, rain or shine, every single day.
Programs
A path from first steps to sixth grade.
Each community spans three ages, so younger children learn by watching and older children lead by teaching. Full-day and half-day options for every level.
Toddler Community
Language, movement and practical life in a calm, home-like nest.
- Gentle phased start
- Toilet-learning support
Primary Children's House
Reading, writing and number sense built with hands-on Montessori materials.
- Kindergarten year included
- Half or full day
Lower Elementary
Great Lessons on the universe, life and language spark deep research projects.
- Cosmic education
- Weekly field work
Upper Elementary
Leadership, advanced math and a micro-economy run by the students themselves.
- Overnight trips
- Middle-school readiness
A day at Aldermoor
Ordinary moments, beautifully prepared.
No bells, no worksheets. Here's what an average Tuesday looks like in our Primary classroom.
Admissions
Four simple steps to your first day.
We keep it personal and unhurried. Most families complete the process in three to four weeks.
1
Visit a morning
Observe a live classroom from our parent bench, then tour the grounds with our admissions lead.
45 minutes2
Apply online
A short application about your child, your family and what you hope school will be.
15 minutes3
Play visit
Your child spends a relaxed hour with a guide while you chat with the Head of School.
1 hour4
Welcome home
Enrollment, a home visit from your child's guide, and a gentle phased start.
Before day oneSample testimonials
What families notice first.
"Within a month, our daughter was setting the table, pouring her own water and explaining fractions to her grandfather. She just seems so sure of herself."RRhea & TomPrimary parents · sample
"The tour sold us. The room was calm, the kids were busy, and nobody was telling them what to do."DDaniel K.Toddler parent · sample
"Our son came home talking about the age of the universe. He was seven."AAmara L.Elementary parent · sample
Questions
Good questions, honest answers.
Still wondering about something? Our admissions lead answers every email personally within one school day.
Ask us anythingWill my child be ready for a traditional school later?
Yes. Montessori children typically transition with strong self-direction, focus and a love of learning. We support every family with transition planning, whenever that time comes.
How do you track progress without grades?
Guides keep detailed daily observations and share a narrative report and portfolio each term, plus two family conferences a year.
What are your hours and is there aftercare?
School runs 8:15 to 3:00, with optional early drop-off from 7:30 and aftercare until 5:45 in our garden studio.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We set aside a portion of our budget each year for need-based tuition assistance. Ask about it during your tour; the application is simple and confidential.
Are lunches and snacks provided?
Children prepare and share a morning snack together. Families pack lunch, and we provide guidance on simple, nourishing options.
Visit us
Come see a morning in the classroom.
Tours run Tuesday and Thursday mornings, when the room is at its busiest and most peaceful. Bring questions; little ones are welcome too.
Limited spaces for fall. We'll confirm within one school day.